Abraham Jr. WHIPKEY

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Information from V. K. Mason; source:
(1) Margaret Hamblin (from LDS Ancestral File).
Oct 26, 1842 petition by Margaret and Harriet to appoint a guardian for
Peter C. Whipkey.  John Kaiser appointed as guardian.  Registry of Wills

No birthdate given, but was a soldier in Civil War, 54th Regiment,
Somerset County, Company D.  enlisted 1862, buried Staunton VA.  Sec 3,
grave 30
Killed in battle near Piedmont, VA on 5 Jun 1864
Deserted 6 Mar 1863 - 2 Apr 1863.  Restored with forfeit of pay

Somerset record of wills no 53, 1867 of Peter C. Whipkey, wife Joanna,
lists 2 minor children

5'9" Fair complexion, light eyes and hair, formerly a laborer.

Somerset County, PA was not directly in the line of fire during the Civil
War but many of her sons valiantly served and died at Appomattax,Gettysburg,
Antietam, and the Wilderness during one of our nations greatest
internal conflicts. For an excellent overview of the war and Somerset
County's involvement, see "History of Bedford and Somerset Counties
Pennsylvania, Vol II, pp. 325-331 by William A. Welfley".
Commemoration of the Dead
In March of 1888 a funding committee was set up by R. P. Cummins Post No.
210 GAR to secure the funds necessary to erect a monument to honor
Somerset County's Civil War Veterans. The inscription on the statue reads:

"To the Pepetual Memory of the Defenders of the Union. 1861-1865.
   Erected September 17, 1888 by the surviving soldiers and citizens
   of Somerset County."

Honor Roll of those Killed in Battle: Peter C. Whipkey

Source: 1850 Penn census, Somerset county
Peter Whipkey, age 17, laborer, attended school in 1850
                  

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Baptism record at Sanners, born April 5, 1834, eldest of Abraham

Source: 1850 Penn census, Somerset county
David Whipkey, age 16, Carpenter

Source: Hubert W letter, David married to Susanna
David youngest son of Abraham Jr.
                  

                   Source: 1850 Census, Somerset County, Penn.  Mary was 14 in 1850
Source: Hubert Whipkey letter gave birthdate, Nov 4 1835
                  

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Source: 1850 Penn census, Somerset County
age 2 in 1850
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Source: 1850 Penn census, Somerset County
age 2 in 1850
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Source: 1850 Penn census, Somerset County
age 2 in 1850
                  

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Military: Civil War: Company H, 142nd Regiment, PA Volunteers: FayetteCo, PA
Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Karen Souhrada.souhrada@netacc.net
"This regiment was made up of three companies from Somerset Couynty, and
one from each of the counties of Westmoreland, Mercer, Union, Monroe,
Venango, Luzerne, and Fayette (Company H; this last named being ...
commanded by Captain Joshua M. Dushane, of Connellsville.)  The regimental
rendezvous was at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, where the companies were
mustered into the service as they arrived during the month ofAugust,1862."
(Muster In (MI) date is August 19, 1862, unless otherwise noted.  Muster
Out (MO) date with company is May 29, 1865, unless otherwise noted.)
PRIVATES:
William H. Whipkey, MI September 20, 1862.
                  

                   RECORD:

1. whip3.FTW, . Source Media Type: Other. "Date of Import: Oct 2, 1998."

2. 1875 MARSHALL COUNTY MARRIAGES, . Source Media Type: Other. "Date of Import: Sep 30, 1998."

3. whip.FTW, . Source Media Type: Other. "Date of Import: Oct 2, 1998."

4. David Whipkey, family line, . Source Media Type: Other. "Date of Import: Nov 4, 1998."

5. whip5a.FTW, . Source Media Type: Other. "Date of Import: Nov 13, 1998."

6. DWHIP.ftw, . Source Media Type: Other. "Date of Import: May 20, 1999."

BIRTH:

7. whip3.FTW, . Source Media Type: Other. "Date of Import: Oct 2, 1998."

8. 1875 MARSHALL COUNTY MARRIAGES, . Source Media Type: Other. "Date of Import: Sep 30, 1998."

9. whip.FTW, . Source Media Type: Other. "Date of Import: Oct 2, 1998."

10. David Whipkey, family line, . Source Media Type: Other. "Date of Import: Nov 4, 1998."

11. whip5a.FTW, . Source Media Type: Other. "Date of Import: Nov 13, 1998."

12. DWHIP.ftw, . Source Media Type: Other. "Date of Import: May 20, 1999."